Sweet Potato Dreams Recipes

A VEGETARIAN'S DREAM SWEET POTATO DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss potatoes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange potatoes cut side down in an even layer and roast until beginning to soften and golden brown on the cut sides, 15-20 minutes.
• While potatoes roast, cook lentils in a medium pot of simmering salted water until lentils are tender but still retain their shape, 15-20 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Toss mushrooms, 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in another medium bowl. Arrange around potatoes on hot baking sheet and continue to roast until mushrooms are browned and crisped and potatoes are well browned on cut sides, 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pulse feta, tahini, garlic, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, half of the dill, 3 Tbsp. oil, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until a smooth sauce forms. Add more water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, and pulse to combine until sauce is just thin enough to pour.
• Add scallions and remaining dill, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to bowl with lentils and stir to combine. Stir in roasted mushrooms.
• Divide feta sauce among plates. Top with potato halves. Spoon lentil salad over and drizzle with oil.

SWEET POTATO DREAMS

Steps:

• Empty the can of sweet potatoes, including syrup, into a blender. Purée.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 heaping teaspoons of the purée with the rum, egg and maple syrup. Shake vigorously without ice. Half-fill shaker with ice and shake again. Strain mixture into a cocktail glass or coupe. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Grate cinnamon stick over the top, or dust with ground cinnamon.